Turtle Beach Recon 50 Wired Multiplatform Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, Xbox

When it comes to the world of gaming, a pair of headphones can be crucial in order to be success. I recently started looking for a new pair of headphones since my last pair had been stolen and the pair before that had the frame snapped. After a lot of careful research I came to the conclusion that purchasing the Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset, which is the same pair I had that got stolen, was the right choice for me. Here are some of the reasons I believe that these headphones are the right choice for any gamer, casual or hardcore. Sound: The Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset offers very high quality 40 mm speakers that allow the user to hear in game noises that you can’t hear through the TV or on any base headset. These sounds play in the headphone in which the direction of the sound is coming from, which I think is the coolest part. Price: There are headsets out there anywhere from $10 to over $200. These only cost $35, which is a fair and reasonable price for these, and actually they could be a lot more money for what they offer. Microphone: The microphone on the headset is always one of the more underrated things about a headset. The microphone has a pretty high-sensitivity so you don’t have it right next to your mouth and from what I have heard from friends, is very clear and doesn’t every echo. Frame: The frame of the headset is not the best, but it does the job. The Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset is the cheapest and “worst” headset that Turtle Beach offers and is the most uncomfortable headset they sell. With that being said they are pretty comfortable and I am usually able to play a couple hours without them getting uncomfortable. Durability: I had this headset for over a year before it was stolen, which is way longer than I have ever had any headset in my lifetime of playing video games. Very rarely would I have any issues with this headset. They never lost any of its quality in sound or in what I transmitted over microphone. They also did not snap and break in the first nine months like a more expensive competitor I had purchased previously. Overall, if you are looking for a solid and reliable pair of headphones that will elevate your gaming experience and without break the bank all at the same time, then the Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset are the right choice for you. For how much you are paying for you are more than getting your moneys worth with these. I would highly recommend and would give it 4.5/5 stars!

For this price point, I can't say anything less than 5 stars for this headset. I was originally going to go with a different product until seeing that the Ear Force Recon 50(X) series, was to release on 9/25/15. I decided to give it a try, and figured why not. For $40 it seemed like a steal! For the most part, it is a steal. PROS: --The headset itself is good looking, at first I thought the green would be a little off-putting compared to the color of my other accessories and peripherals, but it actually looks really great. Of course, this part is subjective. --Very lightweight. This thing only weighs a few ounces, and other than the light sensation of the cups on your ears, you could not even know you have it on. --The mic is detachable, which is awesome. --Further, the mic sounds great. It picks up my voice with a pretty good clarity for an entry-level gaming headset, and the attached covering of the mic essentially works as a pop filter. In fact, I have a fan blowing right by me and it manages to cancel the vast majority of the wind rushing into it from the fan. Solid mic. --The sound is pretty good. Bass and highs are on par for this price point, with the mids being the weakest link of the sound stage. For music and movies it is probably not the best choice, although it would still work more than adequately for those uses. Gaming is where it really shines, and the sound quality is more than good enough for my gaming needs. Footsteps are defined, gunshots and explosions sound great, and voices and dialog sound just fine. --Adaptability and Connectivity: It connects to the Xbox One controller that has the 3.5mm plug-in, and works on any Xbox One controller with the Turtle Beach or Microsoft headset adapter. My controller has the plug directly on it, so it works flawlessly without the need of an adapter. Further, it includes an adapter to change the mic/headphones to two separate plugs and I tested it on my PC and it works great for both sound and mic as well. Even though it is marketed as an Xbox One headset, it works just fine on PC and my iPhone. I don't have a PS4 to try it on, but I would imagine it would work just fine. CONS: --Like mentioned above, the sound is pretty much on par. Nothing special and certainly doesn't blow your mind with audio fidelity. However for this price range I can't imagine it gets much better. Mids could be a bit better with frequency range. --The cord is rather short. Granted, this model is targeted specifically towards the Xbox One, so plugging it into the controller with the cord length is more than enough, and nice because you don't have a huge bundle of cord on your lap when it is plugged into your controller. However, for use with a PC or other device you might need to purchase a 4 pole 3.5mm extension cable to make it a bit longer. I managed to find several on Amazon for a few bucks, so if this is a problem for you I would recommend going the extension cable route instead of disregarding this headset. OVERALL: I rated 5, but would probably give closer to a 4.5. For $40 (current price at time of writing, the day this headset has been released), it is a great deal. I am very happy with it, and use it as my main headset for my Xbox now, and a backup for my PC. Very comfortable, lightweight, sound is more than adequate in terms of quality, and it works with a multitude of devices. For gaming, it is just an all-around great entry-level headset.

The headset itself is a little small. I don't have a giant head and I have to pull out the ear cups completely out to fit and it barely fits. Snug headset but not painful on ears. The band on top of the head isn't nearly as cushy as I would hope, and it comes down at a strange angle (near the back, not the top). The audio seems fine. Bass is good. The high ends seem a bit duller than i'm used to with previous headphones. Cancels noise fairly well. Excellent volume control and output. I don't use the mic portion yet.

Comfortable, these sound good, the price is right too. I like that they come in different colors.

I bought the red recon headset to replace my old green Turtle Beach headset I got around 2017-ish, and I am so happy I did. There is an instant quality boost the second I put them on, and testing it with a game was pretty good! They are also connected perfectly with the console and I haven’t experienced a sound delay before. It’s also just as comfortable as my old one. This series is definitely long lasting and reliable, as shown through my older green headset, and I’m happy to finally have a new one!

The headset is very comfortable, it has great noise cancellation and looks great. We just upgraded to this one and we are very impressed. Very easy to set up and get connected.

First of all Products packaging was good. Came in a rather large box, but contents were protected. It also came with the basic manual etc. Gave this a 3 star review as this headset was recommended by a gamer friend who had purchased one of the later models and had suggested it as a good option for a remote job. Sound Quality The first five months of using the product went fairly well. Audio can be turned up very loudly, but if there is background noise the person on the other end will hear it. There is a manual mute botton and volume enhancer botton, but the persons on the other end will hear the odd silence when you press it. Fit The fit was pretty good, fits the ears really well. The ear muffs are very big, comfy and round. (As mentioned, before, noise still gets through). Disadvantage, after about 6 months the mock leather on the ear muffs will begin to strip a bit. The headset overall has a pretty big fit, so if you have a small-medium head you may have to readjust a few times. If you have a big head head (tee-hee!), you'll like it. Plus it has a rigid lengthening options on both ears. The muffs themselves have a bit of pivot in them, but the headband (that rests on top of the head) is made of hard plastic and can break if not treated with care. Issues I had: 1. The cord or the point that connects into the computer (3.5 mm jack), under six months started to lose static, then over time it stopped working. (Have lighted the part in on the headset that gives trouble overtime). You can hear videos if you turn it the right way, but others won't hear you clearly, until one day you completely lose the static. Overall was disappointed in the headset as I expected more from a $25 headset. 2. We tried to get another jack but those efforts failed, hence the end is cut off in the photos.

Fantastic very basic headset that plugs directly into your controller. If your controller runs on two AA batteries you should expect those batteries to drain quite a bit quicker if you are using these headphones consistently so I would recommend rechargeable batteries and or a controller that has a battery pack that connects to a type-c connection that you can plug directly into a power outlet while gaming or you know watching videos Etc

These are really nice, they fit very comfortably and fit well around my ears, and the sound is fantastic!. I never used to wear Gaming Headphones but wear these all the time now on my Xbox, would definitely buy again if they ever broke, and having the detachable Mic is a good option.

Perfect headset for the price. I was looking around for a cheap headset but wanted to buy from a brand that is reputable. This is honestly a great headset for $50. Bass is good, mic is clear, and they are SUPER comfortable. You can wear them for hours on end while gaming. They fit around my ears perfectly (and hey good pretty good). 100% recommend. I don’t know that the other people are talking about, this is a deeeeeecent headset for $50.

Have been using for a year now. Looks and feels new. Use it for gaming, listening to music, watching videos. Honestly have no issues, especially considering the price

Ich habe dieses Headset schon 2-Mal gekauft. Für mich eines der einfachsten, kostengünstigen und besten Headsets für die Xbox One und Series S/X , wenn die Preisleistung-Verhältnis betrachtet. Ich benutze das Headset für die Xbox One und die Series S Controller und ist kinderleicht anzuschließen. Die Lautstärke wird direkt über ein kleines Rädchen (ca. mittig am Kabel) steuern und dort ist einen Schieberegler für das Mikrofon zu Stumm machen oder wieder freigeben. Das Mikrophon ist abnehmbar. Die Kabellänge ist ausreichend, ca. 1,5m. Als Warehouse-Deals bei Amazon für ca. 10€ und ca. 15€ gekauft, würde ich jedes Mal wieder machen.

Who needs a really expensive headset when this one is perfect for everything. I even use them on my HTC VIVE vr headset. Really comfortable. After the first one broke after 6 years I got a new pair. Just wished the cable would stop coiling at the base of my throat ya know? Not tight just ticklish